South Bali

South Bali is the most popular region in Bali, Indonesia.

Other Muslim Friendly Cities in South Bali

[[File:Sunset in Kuta.jpg|1280px|Sunset in Kuta

• Denpasar — a bustling city and the administrative center and transport hub of the island but not a major tourist destination
• Jimbaran — seaside resorts, a nice sheltered beach and seafood restaurants south of Kuta
• Kuta — party central, by far the most heavily developed area in Bali. Lots of shopping and dining and the center of lower-end party culture on Bali
• Legian — located between Kuta and Seminyak
• Sanur — seaside resorts and beaches popular with older families
• Seminyak — quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Legian, with some fashionable upscale restaurants.

More Destinations in South Bali

• Bukit Peninsula — the rugged southernmost part of Bali which is home to the stunningly located clifftop temple at Uluwatu
• Canggu — black sand beaches, surfing and rolling Rice paddies
• Nusa Dua — an enclave of high-end resorts
• Tanah Lot — one of Bali's important directional temples and a world renowned golf course the sunset here is to die for

South Bali Halal Travel Guide

This is by far the most popular part of Bali with visitors. The airport is here along with the greater Kuta area which now stretches several kilometers to incorporate Legian and Seminyak. The area south from the airport is quieter and largely upscale including Jimbaran and Nusa Dua. The areas north of Seminyak up the coast to Canggu and on to Tanah Lot are more rural but also fast being developed. Sanur on the opposite coast is a mature tourist town which appeals mostly to older families.

Travel to South Bali

Buy a Flight ticket to and from South Bali

Prepaid Taxi Fares from Ngurah Rai Airport to South Bali Destinations

• Kuta Rp 80,000 to Rp 80,000
• Legian Rp 95,000
• Seminyak Rp 210,000
• Kerobokan Rp 235,000
• Jimbaran Rp 200,000 to 150,000
• Denpasar Rp 225,000 to 175,000
• Sanur Rp 250,000
• Nusa Dua Rp 250,000
• Tanjung Benoa Rp 275,000
• Canggu Rp 625,000
• Tanah Lot Rp 700,000
• Ubud Rp 700,000
• Bukit Peninsula Rp 700,000

Most visitors to Bali will arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport, commonly called Denpasar International Airport, in the heart of the South Bali region. Despite the misleading name and the airport is actually located between Kuta and Jimbaran, roughly 30 minutes away from Denpasar. More information about the airport is in the main Bali eHalal Travel Guide.

Some hotels organize free transfers from the airport, but there are plenty of other taxis also available. Just go to the ticketing booth, on the right side just after the exit, buy a fixed fare ticket and a driver will be assigned to you without trouble. These are marginally more expensive than metered fares. So if you're really pinching pennies, head out to the primary street and flag a cab or bemo from there.

By car

South Bali is easily reachable by vehicle from the north, east and west.

From North Bali the key route in is through Ubud in Central Bali. A vehicle journey from Ubud to Denpasar will take about 20 to 30 minutes. To Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, it will take about 45 minutes.

From East Bali the key route in is the new Kusamba to Sanur coast road. This has cut travel durations in from the east vastly and Sanur can now be reached from Candidasa (for example) in about an hour.

From West Bali and the main southern coast road arrives in South Bali via Tabanan in Central Bali. Journey time from the far west at Gilimanuk is about 3 hours.

Travel on a Bus in South Bali

Bemos and shuttle buses link to all major tourist destinations in South Bali from other parts of the island. These are very affordable but are slow and can be a little mysterious with several changes sometimes required.

The national Perama bus company is an excellent option for budget travellers with scheduled routes into South Bali from all other areas of the island as well as Java, Lombok and beyond.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in South Bali

Public ferry services from Lombok do not arrive in the South Bali region. However, some speedboat and fast catamaran services from Lombok and the Gili Islands do arrive in Benoa Harbour which lies between Kuta and Sanur.

Both public ferry and speedboat services from Nusa Lembongan arrive at Sanur beach.

How to get around in South Bali

By car

Renting a self drive vehicle for getting around in the congested South Bali region is not recommended. It is better to hire a vehicle with a driver including gasoline for the day. The drivers are usually English speakers and they can also act as a tourist guide recommending good destinations and restaurants. Using rental cars from rental vehicle companies is naturally more expensive than those offered by individuals. You can ask hotel staff to recommend you a good individually owned rental car. Expect to pay Rp 600,000 to 600,000 for 1 day (10 hours) depending on your negotiation and the class of car.

Best way to travel in South Bali by a Taxi

Metred taxis are ubiquitous on the streets of South Bali and are a relatively affordable and reliable way to get around, especially at night. Avoid any taxi where the driver refuses to put the meter on. The largest and most reputable and reliable taxi operator is Bali Taksi (☎+62 361 701111) who have a 24 hour call service. Taxi drivers usually have only limited small change so it is best to have small notes available to avoid issues.

By motorbike

For those with a sense of adventure, try hopping on the back of a local's scooter. This type of informal transport is called an ojek and is a fast, affordable way to get around. You can also choose to rent a scooter for your stay. These can cost as little as Rp 70,000 per day and are a lot of fun. Insist on a helmet for the motorcycle, for both your own safety and because wearing a helmet is a legal requirement in Indonesia; you will be stopped by the police and fined for riding without a helmet. It should be understood that the streets can be chaotic and dangerous for inexperienced riders so think carefully about whether you wish to rent a motorcycle. If you intend to surf and there are plently of specially modified motorbikes with surfboard hangers.

How to travel around South Bali on a bicycle ?

There are no special cycle pathways in Bali.

The best location for cycling is in Sanur, and in particular along the pedestrian beach, where there are many places to rent bikes. Another good location is in the complex of Nusa Dua due to the small amount of traffic, however there are few places to rent bikes than in Sanur. In some rural areas there are companies who can arrange guided cycling packages.

What to see in South Bali

The South Bali region is associated most with shopping, beaches and partying. It is far from bereft of interesting attractions though.

Famed Kuta Beach. This 5 kilometers stetch of sand is one of key reasons why Bali has become such a hot tourist destination. With the inevitable crowds nowadays some of the associated romance has gone but it is still a great experience, especially at sunset. There are obvious access points throughout Kuta, Legian and Seminyak but none more popular than the long beachfront road in front of the Hard Rock Hotel (Jalan Pantai Kuta). In Legian, both Jalan Padma and Jalan Double Six run perpendicular to the beach and provide popular access. As you move north toward Seminyak and the beach becomes noticeably quieter and more laid back and the stretch at Petitenget is particularly recommended for those seeking to escape large crowds. The best way in for this northern stretch is via the Petitenget temple vehicle park (Rp 5,000) located on Jalan Petitenget opposite the entrance to the Sentosa villa resort.

The Bali Bomb Memorial is a notable landmark on bustling Jalan Legian in Kuta at the site of the old Paddy's Bar and opposite the former site of the Sari Club (still an empty space next to the Billabong shop). A memorial to the 202 people killed in the dreadful Kuta bombings on 12th October 2002. Please be calm and silent while paying your respects. Every year on the annivesary of the atrocity and the local Balinese community hold a ceremony here to honour the dead and wounded.

Two of Bali's nine key directional temples lie in the southern region and both are popular attractions for visitors. Either can be easily reached by visitors with independent transport and both are offered as headline attractions in organised tours. Please remember that (as with all temples in Bali), an appropriate sarong and sash must be worn when entering. You can either bring these with you or rent them for a nominal fee at the temple entrance.

Tanah Lot|Tanah Lot Temple is located up the west coast from the main Kuta/Legian/Seminyak connurbation and takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach by car. The temple is located on a rock just offshore and is said to be the work of revered 15th century Hindu priest Nirartha. This is an extremely popular tourist destination and the whole area is often very busy indeed, especially in the late afternoons, just before sunset. The area between the vehicle park (Rp 5,000 per vehicle) and the beach adjacent to the temple is a maze of souvenir shops selling just about every Balinese trinket imaginable. Once you have fought your way through the souvenir vendors to the beach (entrance Rp 20,000), you will see the magnificent temple perched on a rock just a few metres offshore. There is a footpath to the raised cliff area just to the south from where the views of the temple and the sunset behind it are outstanding. There are photo opportunities abound.

In the completely opposite direction at the southwestern most tip of the Bukit Peninsula sits Bukit Peninsula|Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu). The location of the temple is truly spectacular perched 75 metres up on a limestone cliff above crashing waves. There are more steep headlands on either side and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold. Though a small temple was claimed to have existed beforehand and the structure was significantly expanded by a (Javanese) sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and is claimed to have attained Moksha here. You are free to walk around the temple grounds but the central courts can only be entered during special rituals. The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away your eyeglasses if at all feasible. If you do have something taken and the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you.

A trip to Uluwatu combines well with seeing the relatively quiet white sand beaches on the west coast of the Bukit Peninsula. Since the degradation of Dreamland beach by the huge Pecatu Graha development and the most popular and easiest to reach is Padang-Padang. This lies about 4 kilometers north of Uluwatu temple and is accessed from the obvious bridge on the primary street (you cannot miss this). The beach is in an attractive cove and is quite deep at low tide. The waves are big here and Padang-Padang is popular with surfers. Only the strongest swimmers should consider entering the water.

Halal Tours and Excursions in South Bali

• A popular afternoon and evening trip is to travel to the Uluwatu Temple. Arrive at the temple about 1-1.5 hrs before the sunset so it is not fully overloaded. Leave early after the sunset to Jimbaran. There are dozens of nice sea food restaurants direct at the beach. Enjoy a nice dinner and do a short stroll at the beach. Afterwards either return to your hotel for some rest or explore the party scene in Kuta.

Best things to do in South Bali

Legian Beach is a great place to learn to surf, either formally at the surf school or informally with the local boys.

Seminyak is home to many top class spas where you can pamper yourself at prices a fraction of those you will pay at home.

Waterbom Park in Tuban, Kuta is one of the largest water theme parks in Asia and your children will love you for taking them here.

Halal Restaurants in South Bali

Eating seafood on the beach at Jimbaran is right at the top of the list for many visitors to Bali. Order your choices by weight and have them freshly grilled while you stare at the stars or the glistening ocean.

Seminyak is host to some truly world class restaurants and foodies will not be short of choice here. The Seminyak clientele is very demanding and any restaurant that thrives here has to be top notch. Try the well established beachfront restaurants La Luciola, Breeze or Ku de Ta or, a little inland on Jalan Petitenget and the very highly rated Sarong.

At the other end of the scale, street and market food in Denpasar is not to be scoffed at.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

This region has a truly huge range of accommodation options. Budget travellers are best off looking in Kuta and Legian whilst Seminyak is almost exclusively the domain of chic high end hotels and private villas. Sanur's largely well priced hotels are aimed especially at families looking for package deal and Nusa Dua looks for the higher end package tourist.

Stay Safe

The bad status of the infrastructure (e.g. streets and public lighting) and the huge traffic load are an injury risk and reduce travel speeds significantly. Wear a helmet if you use a scooter and a Travel Insurance is a Must.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from South Bali

• Head east along the new bypass to Candidasa and other quiet spots in East Bali.
• Get your fix of art, culture and glorious scenery in Ubud and the central highlands at Bedugul.
• Take a boat trip to laid-back Nusa Lembongan for lovely white sand coves and excellent surf.

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